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J AND B WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING INC
St Michael, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 287988 · MC 185992
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-185992 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.6% OOS · 77 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 77 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC185992
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 5969688
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
287988
MC Number
MC-185992
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 1987
Authority Granted
March 26, 1986
Annual Mileage
3,174,358 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
13200 43rd St Ne, St Michael, MN 55376-9448
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
John Simpson
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
77
Driver Inspections
65
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.6% of 54 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
13th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 58 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 58 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 58 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 58 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN21
ND15
SD12
MO6
IA4
NE4
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (72)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 54 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
37
Tractor
33
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482B4DL763139 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMP6659 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0SDWC5374 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XFL006168 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622NB322294 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NB322289 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622HW108757 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUD8203 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNM5615 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0NSNN3662 | 3 | — |
Show all 72 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7MSMP6660 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0NDNF7918 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1RSUH1986 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7NDNF7916 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 48 ft | 527SR4824MM024336 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV0LLLN0423 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW160381 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW160400 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW160391 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620HW108756 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625GW702290 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628HW705024 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482B1DL763132 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2482CU406808 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483S2405001 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487R2163503 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR8NSNN3666 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0LSLW3967 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2LSLW3968 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2PSUL8254 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2SSWD2724 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3MSMP2005 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4MSMP2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6LSLU0273 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7RDVG2653 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 48 ft | 527SR4828MM024338 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 48 ft | 527SR482XMM024339 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621LW160390 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622LW160415 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LW160450 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625KW167759 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NB322287 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NB322290 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LW160417 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NB322288 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624HW108758 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627HW705029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480CU406807 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483CU406803 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2485R2163502 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489S2405004 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531DU497218 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531EU810513 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533EU810514 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3NSNM5617 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR2NSNN3663 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR9MSMP6661 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1MSMP2004 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1SSVZ7310 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3SSVZ7311 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4JSJW1260 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4PSUL8255 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5SSVZ7309 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5SSVZ7312 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7SSVZ7313 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9RDVG2654 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9SSWD2722 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXMSMP2003 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG7LSLN4973 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3SN670247 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325FL006157 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326FL006152 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (77)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 163K000273 | CLEAR LAKE IA | III | 1 | — | J&B GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV5NDNF7915 1GRAA0626HW108759 |
MN PZB7598 MN STE7696 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain | |||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 0568001183 | MOORHEAD MN | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHLDV4MSMP2000 527SR4828MM024338 |
MN PAU1388 MN 7690STW |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 0263001476 | BLAINE MN | I | 12 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV5SSVZ7309 1GR1A0627NB322288 |
MN PZB2141 MN 7354STY |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRTC | OOSWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | HP23001152 | FARGO ND | II | — | — | CASHWISE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDRXNSNM5615 527SR5326FL006152 |
IN 3217289 MN 9227STV |
| August 10, 2026 | HP66000259 | WILLISTON ND | I | — | — | J&B WHOLESALE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDR0NSNN3662 1GR1A0622LW160415 |
IN 3881959 MN 7240STY |
| August 4, 2026 | 1768001037 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | — | — | PREMIUM MINNESOTA PORK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHLDVXMSMP2003 527SR4824MM024336 |
MN PAU1391 MN 7688STW |
| July 14, 2026 | 1768001007 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | 2 | — | PREMIUM MINNESOTA PORK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHLDV0LSLW3967 527SR4824MM024336 |
MN PAS2417 MN 7688STW |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 0263001366 | ANOKA MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV7SSVZ7313 1UYVS2482CU406808 |
MN PZB3358 MN STA1777 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 1669001803 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 3 | 1 | PFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDR7MSMP6660 1GRAA0627HW705029 |
IN 3000305 MN 9345STV |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | 5110001902 | MILBANK SD | III | — | — | ST MICHAEL WHAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV2PSUL8254 1UYVS2483CU406803 |
MN PZA2623 MN 0792STU |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| J&B GROUP | 7 | October 1, 2026 |
| PREMIUM MINNESOTA PORK LLC | 3 | August 4, 2026 |
| CASHWISE | 2 | September 2, 2026 |
| PILGRIMS | 2 | April 8, 2026 |
| J& B DISTRIBUTION | 2 | July 14, 2025 |
| NUMEROUS | 2 | May 5, 2025 |
| CLOVERDALE FOODS COMPANY | 2 | November 18, 2024 |
| PFG | 1 | June 22, 2026 |
| ST MICHAEL WHAREHOUSE | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
| THE SUTER COMPANY BETHANY | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| DETRIOT LAKES | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| SUNSHINE | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
12 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 1, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 15, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 29, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 29, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 26, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 26, 1986 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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